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An orchestra features many moving parts, but what exactly goes into these leading a world-class symphony?

 

Ron Haik speaks to Otto Tausk, Musical Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor to orchestras around the world. Otto has a rich, colourful, and impressive musical background and is a hugely respected musical personality in his native Holland, having worked with all its major orchestras and composers.

 

In their conversation today, Otto speaks about his upbringing and leadership style, the parallels between conducting and leadership, how he found his passion in conducting, how he leads an orchestra, his thought process around overcoming adversity and challenges, and advice for those just starting career journeys of their own.

Otto shares some powerful lessons he has learned as a conductor, what he believes leadership to truly be about, and why going outside of your comfort zone is one of the most powerful decisions you can make in your life. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation with Ron and Otto!

 

Key Takeaways:

[:16] About today’s episode.

[1:03] Ron Haik welcomes Otto Tausk to the podcast!

[1:18] Did Otto always know he wanted to be a conductor? How did his musical journey begin?

[5:36] Key players and mentors that influenced Otto’s career over time as both a conductor and a leader.

[9:05] Otto shares how he leads an orchestra, insights into his own leadership style, and the lessons he has learned in leadership that have been the most impactful to him.

[14:15] Does Otto find that the process of being a guest conductor is different than being a conductor for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra where he is the Musical Director? What are the differences and what does he find to be the best approach to take as a guest conductor?

[18:41] Otto shares his thought process around overcoming adversity or challenges as a guest conductor and leader.

[21:13] How leadership in orchestras has changed over time.

[26:52] Otto shares a career highlight that changed him forever and showed that conducting was the right career path for him.

[29:44] What would Otto share with his younger self that was about to go on this journey? What would he like to impart to young people listening in to this podcast today about their journeys they’re about to go on?

[32:27] Why it is important to go outside of your comfort zone and be open to new experiences.

[33:01] How has becoming a better conductor led Otto to becoming a better parent?

[34:56] Ron thanks Otto for joining the podcast and shares some of his key takeaways.

 

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Making music is an often-used metaphor in leadership. Teamwork, coordination, discipline, goal setting and execution are required components for success. So what does it take to make that all happen?

Host Ron Haik speaks with Otto Tausk, Musical Director of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and guest conductor to orchestras across Europe, Australia and New Zealand. They discuss Otto's upbringing and leadership style, the behind-the-scenes of running an orchestra and the role mentorship has played.

With the world pushed to move online, having an online presence has become even more important. In this episode, host Mark Therriault speaks with Debra Jasper, Founder and CEO of Mindset Digital. 

They discuss how to build an online presence, how to engage and target your audience, as well as how you can make social media work for your business. 

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The COVID-19 Pandemic has added another level of complexity to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse as many are forced to quarantine with their abusers. Host Victoria Emslie speaks with Dalya Israel, Executive Director of WAVAW Rape Crisis centre on the "pandemic within the pandemic" and how they have responded to this unexpected crisis. 

Dalya shares how they have innovated, where they are going and what they are doing to continue their frontline victim services and educational programs to achieve their mission of a future free from sexual violence. 

 

In our new ‘Investing Matters’ segment with host Ethan Astaneh, he is joined by Nicola Wealth CIO Rob Edel, to discuss the markets in 2020 and what he expects to see in the coming year.

They discuss what the U.S. election means for tax rates and the markets, and why they are keeping an eye on interest rates and inflation. They also discuss Bitcoin, Tesla and other key current events affecting the markets.

With so much information available, it has become harder to determine what information to base decisions on vs. what to ignore, and Rob helps piece together and highlight what we should be staying focused on.

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In our new Philanthropy Focus segment, Host Victoria Emslie speaks with Angela Chapman, President and CEO of the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.

It's no secret that hospitals have had to make big decisions and drastic changes to meet the needs of the pandemic while working to continue business as usual. So how have they struck this balance? In this episode, Angela shares how the foundation adapted through the pandemic, continues to influence innovation, prioritizes needs and where they are planning to go in the future.

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Host Ron Haik is joined by Nicola Wealth Financial Advisor Jordan Rose and Portfolio Manager Kazuki Nohdomi as they look into Private Equity as an asset class. They also discuss our unique approach to this asset class including what it is, how it works and why it has become a key differentiator.

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Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic our real estate team has made a significant amount of real estate acquisitions, and pivoted to see results in the market. Host Mark Therriault is joined by Director of Real Estate Mark Hannah to discuss real estate acquisitions, what he and his team are seeing in the marketplace and what opportunities have presented themselves over the past unprecedented year. 

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Show Summary:

Mark Therriault is joined by Brian Paes-Braga, a successful entrepreneur, businessman and mental health advocate. At only the age of 32, Brian has already started and sold his company, Lithium X, for $275 million. A company he founded in 2015 when he was just 26 years old. 

In their conversation, Brian shares how he became such a successful entrepreneur, from working in fast food to dropping out of college and becoming a stockbroker, along with the pitfalls, challenges, and hardships that came along with dedicating so much of his life to business. He also offers his advice to other entrepreneurs on how they can set their company apart, push their vision and mindset forward, and find success.

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Show Summary:

Rob Edel, Nicola Wealth Chief Investment Officer, joins host Ethan Astaneh to provide a recap of the markets in the third quarter of 2020 and his view on where the markets will go as a result of the US election. 

They discuss the equity market reaction to the US election and how COVID-19 will play a factor as we continue to work towards a vaccine. They also address what to make of the low and prolonged interest rate environment and provide an update on the economic trajectories in China, Europe and Canada. 

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